SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB549
AXISINBB549 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Siliguri, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AXISINBB549 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AXISINBB |
| Branch code | 549 |
| Bank | Axis Bank Limited |
| Branch | S F Road, Siliguri (Wb |
| City | Siliguri |
| Country | India |
How the Axis Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AXIS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 549 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind SWIFT code AXISINBB549?
AXISINBB549 is the SWIFT/BIC code of S F Road, Siliguri (Wb, part of Axis Bank Limited in Siliguri, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Axis Bank Limited in India?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Axis Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB549, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use AXISINBB instead of AXISINBB549?
AXISINBB is the main office of Axis Bank Limited, while AXISINBB549 is S F Road, Siliguri (Wb. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use AXISINBB549 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of AXISINBB549 stand for?
AXIS is the institution code of Axis Bank Limited, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and 549 is the code of the department S F Road, Siliguri (Wb.
Has Axis Bank Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 513 SWIFT/BIC codes for Axis Bank Limited in India. All of them are listed on the page of Axis Bank Limited.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.